EM Polls and Awards

The offshore version of China’s renminbi currency is continuing to grow in trade settlement and product usage, and is gaining the support of an increasing number of banks. ASIAMONEY’s second Offshore Renminbi Poll reveals which banks are considered the best providers of renminbi products by the companies and investors that use them.

The four banks are deemed most popular by corporates and financial institutions, breaking Citi’s recent dominance.

Derivatives Week is unveiling its Global Derivative Award winners in two stages this year. First up are the winners of the Global Derivatives Editorial Awards determined by the editorial team. The winners of the bank, interdealer broker and law firm awards will be decided by the results of the Global Derivatives Survey. The survey runs until July 22 for the bank and law firms, and runs until July 29 for the interdealer brokers.

Each year ASIAMONEY reveals which domestic banks, equity brokerages and debt houses stand out for excellent performance. In Thailand Kasikornbank continues to stand as the most impressive local lender, Phatra Securities remains dominant for equity dealing and Bangkok Bank brings its relationships to bear in bonds.

Each year ASIAMONEY reveals which domestic banks, equity brokerages and debt houses stand out for excellent performance. In Vietnam Military Bank manages to stand out of a struggling bank sector for its focus on not growing loans at the expense of risk management.

Each year ASIAMONEY reveals which domestic banks, equity brokerages and debt houses stand out for excellent performance. In South Korea Shinhan Financial Group’s risk management expertise impresses, Woori Investment & Securities’ equity capabilities stand out and Korea Investment & Securities does well in debt.

Each year ASIAMONEY reveals which domestic banks, equity brokerages and debt houses stand out for excellent performance. In Taiwan Fubon Bank aggressively targets renminbi business opportunities, Yuanta Securities sets the pace in equities and SinoPac Securities targets dim sum debt.

Each year ASIAMONEY reveals which domestic banks, equity brokerages and debt houses stand out for excellent performance. In the Philippines Security Bank builds its business in an impressive manner while retaining its strength in the bond market, and Deutsche Regis’ stock broking continues to wow investors.

Each year ASIAMONEY reveals which domestic banks, equity brokerages and debt houses stand out for excellent performance. In Singapore DBS strides ahead of its two rivals with an ambitious regional plan, while locally it retains its strength in both equities and bonds.

Each year ASIAMONEY reveals which domestic banks, equity brokerages and debt houses stand out for excellent performance. In Pakistan United Bank continues to impress amid troubled markets, KASB defies mounting competition in equities, and JS Global sets the pace in for bond dealing.

Each year ASIAMONEY reveals which domestic banks, equity brokerages and debt houses stand out for excellent performance. In Malaysia Maybank’s all-round strength stands out and its investment banking arm brings a strong game to bonds, while CIMB soars above its rivals in equity.